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DoubleBit · 06-30-2003, 12:59 PM

I am in the midst of sprucing up Mighty Joe for my daughter to drive. I need (amoung other things) a new cam.
The truck is very close to stone stock so I would prefer to install a cam that is ground to oe specs.
Joe is a 68 C20 327 4bbl th400, rear gears not known, but very low (411/456).
Thanks guys!

**JIMs70GMC** · 06-30-2003, 01:26 PM

The new LMC catalogs have cams w/ stock profiles. Order a catalog: www.lmctruck.com

DoubleBit · 06-30-2003, 02:18 PM

Thanks man, I'll check them out.
Ps. Pwr drums all the way around, no fear!

DoubleBit · 07-01-2003, 09:52 AM

How's the reputation of Clevite (sp?) camshafts? I found through Kragens a cam, lifter, and timing components kit for roughly $200. I've used clevite bearings and they seem to have worked fine.

I am also considering going a little further in this project and pulling the engine entirely so I can replace the rear seal and pan gaskets too. Then I reckon I better do a torque converter seal and trans pan/fluid change. Geeze, how it snow balls.

Anyone got tips to offer on the rear seal? I've never replaced one these old two piece arrangements before.

Longhorn Man · 07-01-2003, 03:58 PM

you can get them quite a bit cheaper than that.
3 years ago i went to O'Riellys and they had a stock cam for 40 bucks and lifters for another 30....this is a 3 year old memory on numbers (which I totally suck at) but I remember saying it was cheaper than a $99 performance grind...so those numbers must be clost to right.

tom hand · 07-01-2003, 04:16 PM

With a rear gear like that I would look at a cam to help out with gas milage. Unless you buy a nos GM cam you are not going have a stock cam anyway, you will have whatever fit-all they have sitting on the shelf.

crazy longhorn · 07-01-2003, 07:12 PM

You might lok at the Crane Energizer series. The 266 should work well with your app, & will have a "stock type" smooth idle. The cam & lifter kits should be available through Summit racing, Jegs, or northern auto parts for just a tad over $100. I have run the energizer cam kits in several trucks/cars & have been very pleased with the end results. Good luck,crazyL

sbc350gearhead · 07-01-2003, 08:10 PM

Crane has an OEM line of cams as well.

jhwkns · 07-01-2003, 10:59 PM

The las time I bought one of these (300hp 327ci) it was about $80 for cam and lifters. It's a good low cost camshaft.Crane Cams oem performance cams

06-30-2003, 12:59 PM	#1
DoubleBit Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 32	Cams, OE grinds available? I am in the midst of sprucing up Mighty Joe for my daughter to drive. I need (amoung other things) a new cam. The truck is very close to stone stock so I would prefer to install a cam that is ground to oe specs. Joe is a 68 C20 327 4bbl th400, rear gears not known, but very low (411/456). Thanks guys! __________________ Just remember, everything has two edges.

06-30-2003, 01:26 PM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	The new LMC catalogs have cams w/ stock profiles. Order a catalog: www.lmctruck.com __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

06-30-2003, 02:18 PM	#3
DoubleBit Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 32	Thanks man, I'll check them out. Ps. Pwr drums all the way around, no fear! __________________ Just remember, everything has two edges.

07-01-2003, 09:52 AM	#4
DoubleBit Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 32	How's the reputation of Clevite (sp?) camshafts? I found through Kragens a cam, lifter, and timing components kit for roughly $200. I've used clevite bearings and they seem to have worked fine. I am also considering going a little further in this project and pulling the engine entirely so I can replace the rear seal and pan gaskets too. Then I reckon I better do a torque converter seal and trans pan/fluid change. Geeze, how it snow balls. Anyone got tips to offer on the rear seal? I've never replaced one these old two piece arrangements before. __________________ Just remember, everything has two edges.

07-01-2003, 04:16 PM	#6
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	With a rear gear like that I would look at a cam to help out with gas milage. Unless you buy a nos GM cam you are not going have a stock cam anyway, you will have whatever fit-all they have sitting on the shelf. __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

07-01-2003, 03:58 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	you can get them quite a bit cheaper than that. 3 years ago i went to O'Riellys and they had a stock cam for 40 bucks and lifters for another 30....this is a 3 year old memory on numbers (which I totally suck at) but I remember saying it was cheaper than a $99 performance grind...so those numbers must be clost to right.

07-01-2003, 07:12 PM	#7
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	You might lok at the Crane Energizer series. The 266 should work well with your app, & will have a "stock type" smooth idle. The cam & lifter kits should be available through Summit racing, Jegs, or northern auto parts for just a tad over $100. I have run the energizer cam kits in several trucks/cars & have been very pleased with the end results. Good luck,crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

07-01-2003, 08:10 PM	#8
sbc350gearhead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 1,413	Crane has an OEM line of cams as well.

07-01-2003, 10:59 PM	#9
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	The las time I bought one of these (300hp 327ci) it was about $80 for cam and lifters. It's a good low cost camshaft.Crane Cams oem performance cams __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.



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